PS4 and PS4 Pro to receive MASSIVE new 5.0 update and Sony wants YOU to beta test it

PS4 HUGE NEW UPDATE: Sony's biggest update since February needs YOU to test it

PS4’s latest firmware 5.0 update is tipped to be so huge that Sony is looking to give it a beta test run before it rolls out.

From today, PS4 owners in North America and Europe have the chance to test some of the console’s next big features by signing up to become a beta tester.

The next update looks to be the next significant update to the console since February, when beta testers got to play with update 4.5 which added external HDD support, a Boost Mode, custom wallpapers and other extras.

Testing begins at the beginning of August, so you don’t have too long to sign up.

All you have to do to take part is put in your PSN ID to a sign-up box here and you’re all set, Sony will let you know if you got a place via email.

Gamers aren’t guaranteed a spot on the beta team, but if you’re so inclined you can have your name put up for any future update testing, so it won’t be your last chance.

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What actually is included with the next big update is unclear, as Sony has been fairly tight-lipped about it so far, we don’t even know a release date.

Sony’s most recent tests for version 4.5 happened in January this year before the update was available for all users in February, so our best guess puts the release of the latest update around September this year.

Sony Europe Product Manager Jayne Murphy has said we'll have to wait before the testing begins in August to find out more:

“To sign up, you’ll need a PS4 console, be connected to the internet and be the master account holder. If you want to opt out of the trial, you can always roll back to a previous system software version at any time.

“We’ll share more details of exactly what you’ll be able to test closer to the start of the trial in early August. If you’re chosen to be a tester, be sure to provide feedback throughout the trial.

“We’ve only got a limited number of spaces on the trial, so make sure you sign up and get involved now. And thanks to everyone who helped out in the previous beta trial – we hope to see you online again for this one!”.